Most people I think I have the auto box on the FL2 - right ?
I'm still mulling over the purchase of my FL2 (whilst considering a 2nd hand RRSport or Disco 3 at the same time) but as the option of an auto box here in Portugal means an extra 12,000 Euros to the already hefty 54,000 Euros for a new FL2 just how important is the auto box ? I'm more concerned about the benefits of this box when off-roading and integration with the terrain response features. Does the TR work well with the manual set up ?

I've just had a full day offroading, and auto works like a charm.  2010 Freelander 2 Select TD4 auto....gone
2011 Freelander 2 TD4 auto ...current

Are you sure is 12,000 Euros?
Because here in Romania, the auto is 1,980 Euros extra.
And according with UK prices, the auto is 1,166 UK Pounds extra.
But 12,000 Euros.... it's too much!
All dealers have this price?
Or maybe is an additional package with one of the options being the auto gearbox?...

Checked again - it's 8,000 Euros ! - here's a link to new FL2 prices in Portugal http://www.guiadoautomovel.pt/precos_novos...2-113.html

Very strange the price politics on your country...
But back on the topic, check out this topic: http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic5846.html
I am off-roading quite a lot and the integration of the autobox and terain response is perfect.